If you come across any scams, make sure you report them to help prevent others from falling victim. You can find useful info on how to do this on the National Cyber Security Centre’s site - just google ‘[email protected]’ and you’ll see their page explaining ways to report dodgy calls, texts, emails and scam websites. Also, watch out when you’re speaking to unknown callers as there’s a worrying new trick where scammers record your voice and use AI to copy it. It only takes a few seconds of your talking! I’d suggest searching for ‘voice cloning scams’ and ‘saying yes scams’ to learn more and see police guidance on this risky new tech. Stay safe!

My phone flagged the call as maybe being a scam, so I just ignored it.

I answered the call but it went dead straight away.

Blocked the number and reported the scammers to 7726 straight away.

Hey, did you see the post like five posts above this one? It’s about how just a tiny 3-second clip of your voice can be used by scammers! I googled voice cloning scams after reading it and honestly, it’s pretty terrifying!

Weirdo just giggled and ended the call. Best to block and report them straight away.

Got a call from some number but nobody left a message, so no clue who it could be. Feels like it could just be another scam.

If you want to help fight these scams, don't forget to report them. See details below. Some scammers are now using voice cloning alongside their usual trick of stealing money from bank accounts. They only need a few seconds of your voice to do it, so be very careful. When you answer calls from numbers you don’t recognise, try to keep it to a simple 'hello' and don’t say more. Just listen, then hang up and report any suspicious calls you get. Also, make sure you delete any personal voice message from your answerphone and avoid returning calls to numbers you don’t know. Keep an eye on who has access to your voice recordings on social media as well. There’s loads of info online about voice cloning scams – search for things like 'voice cloning scams' and 'fraudsters saying yes'. Share this with your friends and family – nobody should be taken by surprise by this new AI trickery. It can cause serious damage if people aren’t warned.

We've been on the Telephone Preference Service for ages and never asked to be called by businesses. On the morning of 26th June 2026, around 10:30, our phone rang. The call was about damp proofing. I missed a bit the first time so I asked them to say it again. That's when I realised it was actually a recorded message. I just ended the call there.

Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise but they didn’t bother to leave any message.

Unknown number, no voicemail left, probably just another scam call.

I didn't pick up since I didn’t recognise the number, most likely just another scam trying to ring me.

Just a heads up, the numbers 07534 790904 and 07496061836 seem to be linked to some sort of scam. Would watch out if you get a call from either!

I got two calls right on the half-hour from a number with an area code I don’t recognise at all. Didn’t leave any voicemail or anything. So, I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number, then flagged it as spam with both EE and Apple. Honestly, it’s just a massive pain having to deal with this nonsense!

I got a call at like half past two in the morning and honestly, it felt pretty dodgy. Not sure if it’s a scam or just some suspicious number. Either way, getting a call that late seems wrong, so just keep an eye out if you get a call from this number.

This number is linked to scammers on dating apps like Tinder. They collect your details to pull off scams and bother you with annoying calls. Best to stay away from this number completely. They're just con artists trying to trick you.

Got a call from someone claiming to be HSBC, complete scam. I just reported them and blocked the number straight away. Watch out, it’s dodgy!

Got a voicemail from someone pretending to be my bank about two big charges on my card, one to Amazon and the other something like Zoom – both for hundreds of pounds and obviously fake. Complete scam, don’t fall for it. How come these scammers keep getting away with it? This isn’t the first time I’ve found a message like this on my answerphone, though the numbers they leave always seem to change a bit.

Out of curiosity I picked up the phone. Turned out to be something about car claim financing, so I just ended the call.

I've been getting calls from loads of different numbers but all with the same area code, every day one after the other. Nothing said, just ringing and then silence. I've blocked them now.

I want to clarify that this is my real phone number, but scammers have somehow faked it to make calls. I haven’t been the one reaching out to anyone who says they got a weird or missed call from me. If you see a call from this number that looks dodgy, please don’t ring back or send a text, since I’m dealing with this identity theft too. I’ve already told the police and my phone company about it. Sorry if this has caused any hassle or worry.

Got a text from this number claiming to be Natwest, asking if it’s fine to charge £399.99 to someone called Ishtar Hassan. They say if it’s not ok, ring their customer service on 08002294628 straight away. Just to warn, it’s a scam number!

This number looks a bit suspicious. I had a call from it, but it was blocked by my phone’s filter. I wasn’t completely certain if it could have been someone I was waiting on, but after checking here, I saw the number was searched just a few hours before I got the call. So, no chance it’s my tradesman.

Got a message from some random number saying I'd been flagged for suspicious stuff. Didn't bother ringing them back – just felt fishy.

Weird bloke going on about his communist ideas. Just ended up blocking him.